SENIOR DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION OFFICER, STRATEGIC PLANNING AND RCO TEAM LEADER

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Org. Setting and Reporting The position is located in the United Nations Resident Coordination Office (RCO) in Juba, South Sudan, and reports to the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General/Resident Coordinator/Humanitarian Coordinator.

Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Strategic Planning and RCO Team Leader will be responsible of the following duties:

Summary of Functions: 1.Leads the provision of strategic guidance to the RC and UN Country Team (UNCT) on effective, quality and timely UN support for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda through Common Country Analysis (CCA) and the UN Cooperation Framework (UNCF) in South Sudan 2.Initiates, establishes and coordinates external partnerships and joint resource mobilization efforts for the UNCF and future UNDAF 3.Coordinates the Business Operations Strategy and develops business innovations 4.Manages and directs knowledge management and capacity development activities in and outside the UN Country Team 5.Manages support for joint UNCT Risk Management and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse 6.Leads and coordinates overall management of the RCO to ensure efficient and effective substantive coordination support to the DSRSG/RC/HC and UNCT and adherence to organizational policies and procedures

Description of Functions:

1.Leads the provision of strategic guidance to the RC and UNCT of effective, quality and timely UN support for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda through Common Country Analysis and the UNCF

•Leads and coordinates substantive support to the DSRSG/RC/HC and UNCT in articulating and actively communicating a credible and convincing strategic vision for the UN, articulated through the UNCF, which is consistent with national development goals and priorities, UN values, aligned with the 2030 Agenda and committed to the principles of universality, equality and leaving no one behind; •Provides strategic direction and develops recommendations to facilitate decision-making by the DSRSG/RC/HC and UNCT in relation to repositioning of the UN System in country, especially related to the Standard Operating Procedures for Delivering as One; •Develops policy recommendations on the development, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of the UNCF and a new generation of Common Country Analysis and UNDAF as the primary instrument for the planning and implementation of UN development activities in country; •Ensures effective guidance in asserting vision and accountability for the UN to operate as a nimble, innovative and enterprising development partner, demonstrating characteristics of a knowledge-based organization and thought leader; •In collaboration witht the Programme Management Team, leads the strategic design of UN’s policy and programmatic services, operational capabilities, and partnership mechanisms; •Establishes and promotes close engagement across the humanitarian, development and peace nexus with the Humanitarian Country Team and UNMISS as well as NGO and donor partners; •Leads the identification, analysis and prioritization of joint programmatic work of UN entities in response to national priorities and in line with the UNCF and the 2030 Agenda; •Coordinates the UNCF and Joint Workplans; directs UNCF monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and reporting through UNINFO with the support of the Results Groups and the M&E Working Group; guides preparation and provision of the annual One UN Country Results Report to the Government and other stakeholders; •Promotes the engagement of all agencies – resident and non-resident - and other relevant UN entities, including at Headquarters and at the (sub-)regional level in inter-agency fora and in discussions with external partners; •Ensures coherence in the different intra-agency coordination bodies, including with the Humanitarian Country Team, the Senior Management Group and the Security Management Team.

2.Initiates, establishes and coordinates external partnerships and joint resource mobilization efforts for the UNCF and a new generation UNDAF

•Initiates, establishes and coordinates effective working relationships with national and international partners to ensure knowledge sharing in support of UNCF and Common Country Analysis (CCA)/UNDAF development, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation; •Directs substantive support for positioning the UN as a key provider of integrated services and as a platform in support of the SDGs, in consultation with a broad range of stakeholders; •Leads the formulation and implementation of a Partnership Strategy as well as Resource Mobilization Strategy, and other initiatives in support of SDG achievement through the UNCF; •Leads the design, formulation, implementation, monitoring and reporting of joint programming processes amongst UN entities; •Based on UNCF and joint programmes, coordinates joint resource mobilization and partnering efforts at country level; •Facilitates coordinated access to global pooled funds including the PBF and the SDG Fund as well as the country-based Reconciliation, Stabilization and Resilience Trust Fund; •Oversees strategic messaging and communication initiatives by the DSRSG/RC/HC and the UNCT.

3.Coordinates the Business Operations Strategy and develops business innovations

•In collaboration with the Operations Management Team (OMT), directs substantive support to the DSRSG/RC/HC and UNCT on business innovations for the UN in country; •Provides substantive direction in formulating, implementing and monitoring the UN Country Business Operations Strategy; •Guides the OMT in implementing common premises, and in establishing a common back office for location-dependent services; •Promotes a culture of continuous improvement and client-orientation in operational service delivery; •Ensures effective guidance on the establishment of common services arrangements to participating organizations/agencies at the country level.

4.Manages and directs knowledge management and capacity development activities in- and outside the UN Country Team

•Coordinates the transfer of knowledge and effective communications across different UN and non-UN entities; •Leads the sharing of best practices, trends, knowledge and lessons learned across the UN system and with external partners; •Directs thematic activities and knowledge-sharing forums and encourages others to participate; •Coordinates knowledge sharing (including through training and facilitating peer exchange) amongst UN staff on issues related to UN strategic planning frameworks, methodologies and tools; •Oversees the analysis of UN experiences, lessons learned and knowledge networking to contribute to strategic planning processes.

5.Manages support for joint UNCT Risk Management and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse

•Directs and coordinates active risk management based on a common data platform among UN agencies to support exchange of risk related information on vendors and implementing partners; •Leads development of pro-active risk assessment and risk analysis to support longer term risk and conflict sensitive programming based on ‘do no harm’ principles; •Manages secretariat support for the Task Force on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and facilitates implementation of its joint work program; •Oversees training and capacity building for risk management, conflict sensitivity and PSEA.

6.Leads and coordinates overall management of the RCO to ensure efficient and effective substantive coordination support to the RC/UNCT and adherence to organizational policies and procedures

•Coordinates the formulation and implementation of the substantive work programme of the UNCT funded through a cost-shared budget; allocates and monitors RCO resources for delivery of outputs and reporting on results; •Supervises the activities undertaken by the RCO, ensuring that programmed activities are carried out in a timely fashion; •In close collaboration with UNDP, manages processes related to human and financial resource management, procurement, general administration, security, and information technology for the RCO; •Manages, guides and trains RCO staff; promotes teamwork and communications among staff in the RCO and across organizational boundaries; •Establishes and maintains a work environment in the RC Office and across UN entities that is conducive to innovation and engagement with a diverse set of stakeholders and delivers results in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Competencies •Professionalism: Knowledge of complex crisis or post crisis working environment. Proven knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to sustainable development. Ability to identify key strategic issues, opportunities and risks. Ability to generate and communicate broad and compelling organizational direction. Ability to communicate clearly links between the Organization’s strategy and the work unit’s goals. Demonstrated ability to provide innovative technical leadership by performing and/or overseeing the planning, development, and management of operation. Demonstrated ability to negotiate and apply good judgment. Proven ability to analyze complex data and produce reports leading to sound policy recommendations for achieving sustainable development; Solid understanding of the political environment and the programmes and activities of the UN system in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals; Ability to think strategically, to identify key emerging sustainable development issues and related policy implications. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. •Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. •Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. •Empowering Others: Delegates responsibility, clarifies expectations, and gives staff autonomy in important areas of their work; encourages others to set challenging goals; holds others accountable for achieving results related to their area of responsibility; genuinely values all staff members’ input and expertise; shows appreciation and rewards achievement and effort; involves others when making decisions that affect them. •Judgment/Decision-making: Identifies key issues in complex situations, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.

Education Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in business or public administration, sustainable development, social sciences, education or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in strategic planning, sustainable development policy, project/programme management, or resource mobilization in the context of development cooperation or related area is required. Experience working in a complex crisis or post crisis context is desirable. Experience working in the East Central Africa region is desirable. Experience working with an international organization, such as the United Nations, is desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the UN. For this position, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Arabic is desirable.

Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

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